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Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League has approved an ownership group that will operate a new franchise in High Point (NC) starting with the 2019 season. The site for a new downtown ballpark is currently being prepared for the start of construction. The Atlantic League will operate with eight teams in 2018 that will include the Road Warriors travel team. The new High Point team is expected to replace the Road Warriors in 2019.
Eastern League: The Erie (PA) SeaWolv... Full Story

Phoenix, Ariz. - Strong defensive play propelled the six-time world champion Arizona Rattlers (2-1) to a 37-31 win against the Green Bay Blizzard (0-4) in front of 8,495 fans at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The final two minutes featured multiple defensive stops from the Rattlers. A Justin Martin forced a fumble, and an Allen Chapman interception would help clinch the victory for the Rattlers.
"We found a way to win, that's the important thing," General Manager and Head Coach Kevin Guy said.
Offensively for the Rattlers, Shadrach Thornton shined in his first start. Thornton had 88 yar... Full Story

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm improve to 2-1 after handing the Iowa Barnstormers their first loss of the season. The Storm won 52-40 on Sunday, March 18.
The Barnstormers would be the first to strike after a Drew Powell four-yard quarterback keeper which would also be the only score in the first quarter; putting the Barnstormers up 7-0.
The Sioux Falls Storm would start the second quarter strong after scoring back-to-back touchdowns. First Lorenzo Brown threw a seven-yard touchdown to Brandynn Clark and then a five-yard touchdown to Mike Tatum, giving the Storm a 14-7 lead. The... Full Story

LOVELAND, CO. - Eagles forward Ryan Olsen tied the game with less than four minutes remaining in regulation and then netted the game-winner 47 seconds in overtime as part of a "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" that propelled Colorado to a 4-3 victory over the Allen Americans on Sunday. Forwards Joey Ratelle and Julien Nantel each posted a goal and an assist, as the Eagles ran their win streak to five-consecutive games.
For a second straight contest it would be Nantel who would kick off the scoring, as the rookie winger intercepted a pass in the high-slot before skating between the circles and snappin... Full Story